as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
For Lidgett, who now runs for fun, every deep breath is proof positive that research, when funded and supported, can uplift, empower and reshape patients’ futures.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
An uplift in results was not instant.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The comment galvanized his already firm commitment to uplift Hispanic youth and eventually led to the creation of the Prefreshman Engineering Program, a rigorous summer program that prepares middle and high school students for college-level engineering coursework.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
For Lidgett, who now runs for fun, every deep breath is proof positive that research, when funded and supported, can uplift, empower and reshape patients’ futures.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
Earnest and intersectional, the spoken word artist’s debut solo album seizes upon the power of club music to preach about gender equality, personal transformation, and communal uplift.
—Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
An uplift in results was not instant.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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The Benedictine recruit came up with nine huge saves for the shutout to lift visiting Sandburg to a 1-0 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over district rival Andrew in Tinley Park.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The productivity boom, in this reading, isn’t lifting all boats.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the aftermath, Pollard’s inbox filled with criticisms, encouragement and recommendations.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arizona’s rapid low-density residential development sprawl is driven by its rabid encouragement of ever more population growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the evenings, Sankofa hosts film screenings and book talks to elevate the work of Black filmmakers and authors.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just coming in, being able to get a fresh start, being able to get around some great people and just being able to elevate at the end of the day.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Simons has provided a few moments of quality and inspiration though which Spurs will sorely miss in their final four league games.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That heritage was the inspiration for this work.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Member associations had appealed to soccer’s governing body to raise prize money because of cost concerns.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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When aid workers reached out to South Sudanese authorities with a request to deliver emergency relief, however, it was denied.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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